Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
1,3-diphenyltetramethyldisiloxane
CAS # 56-33-7
Alternative Names
1,3-diphenyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane
PhMe2SiOSiMe2Ph
Categories*
Industrial additive
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Fang H, Tong WD, Branham WS, Moland CL, Dial SL, Hong HX, Xie Q, Perkins R, Owens W, Sheehan DM. 2003. Study of 202 natural, synthetic, and environmental chemicals for binding to the androgen receptor. Chem Res Toxicol 16(10):1338-1358.
Hayden JF, Barlow SA. 1972. Structure-activity relationships of organosiloxanes and the female reproductive system. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 21(1):68-79.
*Category References
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